Politics

Cholera epidemic still claiming lives in Haiti after five years

Five years since the 2010 earthquake, the cholera epidemic in Haiti is still claiming lives, and there are recriminations over who was responsible for bringing it to the country. Duration: 02:51

Jan 9, 2015

US, Cuba to meet January 21-22 for first talks on new ties

The United States and Cuba will meet on January 21-22 for their first talks on normalizing diplomatic relations disrupted for half a century, a US official says. Duration: 00:32

Jan 9, 2015

Arctic blast sweeps through northeastern United States

An Arctic blast sweeps across Canada and parts of the United States this week. Duration: 00:48

Jan 9, 2015

Colombia's number two rebel group agrees to peace talks

Colombia's second largest leftist guerrilla group announces it is prepared to hold formal peace negotiations with the government aimed at ending a half century old insurgency. Duration: 00:52

Jan 9, 2015

Syrian refugees struggle with snow storm in Lebanon

A Syrian man and young boy died in cold weather in Lebanon as a major storm dumped rare snow on parts of the Middle East Wednesday, bringing misery to thousands of Syrian refugees. Duration: 00:45

Jan 9, 2015

The world pays tribute to Paris deadly shooting victims

From London to Hong-Kong, from Moscow to Istanbul, the deadly attack at the Paris offices of satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo caused a wave of emotion worldwide, with gatherings all around the globe to pay hommage to the victims. Duration: 01:33

Jan 9, 2015

Croatian presidential runner rallies voters for run-off polls

The conservative opposition candidate in Croatia tells voters she will pull Croatia out of its economic slump, if elected. Duration: 00:45

Jan 9, 2015

3D-printed clothing, robotics featured at CES

3D-printed clothing, robotics and sports technology are featured on January 7, 2015 at the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas, Nevada January 6-9, 2015. Duration: 00:40

Jan 9, 2015

Recovery operation continues to reach AirAsia wreckage

Search and rescue teams continue their efforts to reach the submerged tail of crashed AirAsia Flight 8501 in the hope of finding its crucial black box data recorders. Duration: 00:38

Jan 9, 2015

Nigeria's Jonathan kicks-off re-election bid

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday kicked off his campaign for re-election, launching a personal attack on his ageing opponent at a mass rally in a key opposition stronghold. Duration: 01:05

Jan 9, 2015

Fake explosive device found near Israeli Embassy in Uruguay

The Uruguayan police found a false explosive device near the building where the Israeli Embassy to Uruguay was recently moved, in a neighborhood of luxury offices. Duration: 00:57

Jan 9, 2015

Mourning and manhunt after Paris magazine massacre

"Je suis Charlie" -- slogan voiced by millions across the world in solidarity with victims of Wednesday's Islamist attack. A police operation is still underway, zooming in on the two brothers suspected of carrying out the massacre. Duration: 02:01

Jan 9, 2015

Ethiopians celebrate orthodox Christmas

An Ethiopian family celebrate their Orthodox Christmas in Addis Ababa. Duration: 01:06

Jan 9, 2015

Church offers refuge to Liberia's Ebola orphans

More than 6,000 children in Liberia have lost one or both parents to Ebola since the start of the outbreak in the country. One Church in rural Liberia is taking care of at least 41 Ebola orphans. Duration: 01:03

Jan 8, 2015

Policewoman shot by gunman near Paris dies: police

A policewoman who was shot by a gunman wearing a bullet-proof vest just outside Paris has died and a second victim is in serious condition, police said Thursday. Duration: 01:12

Jan 8, 2015